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· Michelle De Pacina
Citrus fruits originated in China, new study suggests
A new genetic analysis indicates that citrus fruits originated from China. Citrus genus origin: While various citrus fruits are widely available today, it has been unclear where their oldest ancestors evolved. Previous studies pointed to different regions like northeastern…
· Michelle De Pacina
Chow Yun-fat speaks out about China’s censorship of Hong Kong films
Hong Kong acting legend Chow Yun-fat expressed his concerns about China’s strict censorship in the film industry while acknowledging the financial significance of the mainland Chinese market for filmmakers. Chow’s concerns: Chow, who was named Asian Filmmaker of the Year ahead…
· Ryan General
China censors photo of hugging athletes over perceived Tiananmen reference
The athletes’ lane numbers, 6 and 4, formed the numbers “6 4,” which many interpret as a reference to the date of the highly sensitive event
· Ryan General
Alleged serial vandal charged over graffiti incidents in Vancouver’s Chinatown
According to the BC Prosecution Service. there has been a staggering 455% surge in reported graffiti in the historic neighborhood since 2019
· Ryan General
Japan edges past China to win men’s team gold at world gymnastics championships
The title marks Japan’s first gold at a major team international competition since 2015
· Carl Samson
Vancouver Chinatown cafe puts in panic button after multiple break-ins, knife threat
In just one month, a Chinatown cafe in Vancouver, Canada, fell victim to two break-ins, three break-in attempts and one incident that saw a staff member threatened with a knife. Increase in attacks: Dalina opened on Main Street and East Georgia in 2016. While it has faced…
· Michelle De Pacina
Asian Games: 13-year-old skateboarder becomes China’s youngest gold medalist
Cui Chenxi, 13, won gold in women’s street skateboarding competition at the Asian Games, becoming China’s youngest gold medalist. Cui’s win: On Wednesday, Cui outperformed her 18-year-old teammate Zeng Wenhui and earned praise for her landing off a difficult high rail. Cui…
· Michelle De Pacina
China dominates opening day of Asian Games with 20 gold medals
China dominated at the Asian Games, winning 20 gold medals and a total of 30 medals on the first day of the 2023 edition. China’s lead: The games began with an opening ceremony attended by President Xi Jinping and watched by 80,000 spectators at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center…
· Bryan Ke
Lawmakers to boost Taiwan language programs over China-funded ones at US universities
A bipartisan group of lawmakers are looking to boost Taiwan as an alternative to China-funded Confucius Institutes for language programs at universities and colleges in the United States. Key details: Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Ed Markey’s (D-MA) offices confirmed to…
· Ryan General
Groundbreaking artificial liver therapy approved for clinical trials in China
Unlike traditional artificial liver systems, the bio-artificial liver operates more like a real liver, with comprehensive functions
· Michelle De Pacina
China sacked its foreign minister over alleged affair, love child in US: report
China’s former Foreign Minister Qin Gang was reported to have been removed from his position in July after allegedly having an extramarital affair while serving as China’s ambassador to the United States. Internal investigation: According to an internal Communist Party…
· Ryan General
China’s spy balloon program paused after shoot-down, says US intel
U.S. officials noted that no balloon launch has been detected since February
· Bryan Ke
Watch: Singaporean man abducted as child reunites with biological parents in China after 28 years
A 32-year-old Singaporean man has been reunited with his biological parents in China 28 years after he was abducted as a child. Heartfelt reunion: Kai Ye was accompanied by his wife on his trip to Chengdu, China, to finally see his parents again.
· Carl Samson
Cops seize $35 million in designer knock-offs in NYC Chinatown raid
The New York Police Department seized $35 million in counterfeit goods — many of them replicas of luxury bags — sold openly in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday. How it went down: In a video announcing the bust, Inspector William Glynn said they received a “tremendous” amount of…
· Ryan General
Vancouver Chinatown stabbing suspect deemed ‘significant threat’ prior to release that led to violent incident
A review by the BC Review Board on April 13 determined that Donnelly continued to “meet the threshold of significant threat,” leading to an order for his detention for eight months
· Carl Samson
Man brutally attacks elderly shop worker in LA Chinatown robbery
Los Angeles police are investigating a violent robbery in Chinatown that has left an elderly smoke shop worker hospitalized. What happened: The incident, which was caught on surveillance video, occurred at Angies Boutique in the 800 block of N. Broadway just before noon on…
· Michelle De Pacina
2 teen girls arrested for assaulting 61-year-old man, stealing his car in Chicago Chinatown
Two teenage girls were arrested in connection to the assault of Danxin Shi, a 62-year-old rideshare driver, in Chicago’s Chinatown. Arrests and charges: The Vehicular Hijacking Task Force arrested a 17-year-old girl in the 5100 block of South Wentworth Ave. on Wednesday. The…
· Carl Samson
China releases ‘blueprint’ for Taiwan integration
China on Tuesday unveiled a plan to develop its coastal province of Fujian in collaboration with Taiwan, a move aimed at deepening integrated development and advancing peaceful reunification, according to state media. Details: The plan came in a directive issued by the Chinese…
· Michelle De Pacina
Taiwan fires back at Elon Musk, says its not part of China nor ‘for sale’
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly rejected Elon Musk’s assertion that Taiwan is “an integral part of China.” Musk’s comments: During the recent All-In Summit in Los Angeles, Musk said that China’s policy “has been to reunite Taiwan with China. From their standpoint,…
· Bryan Ke
China’s ‘Lipstick King’ tearfully apologizes for bashing frugal viewer
One of China’s most famous livestreamers has apologized for commenting on a netizen’s salary during an online squabble. How it started: Li Jiaqi, a 31-year-old livestreamer known in China as the “Lipstick King,” got into a spat with one of his viewers during a Sunday livestream…
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FILA China
Anta turned a fading Italian tennis label into China's premium athleisure crown jewel by keeping FILA's ~2,000-store footprint flat and instead tripling productivity per store — proof that in China, brand cachet and retail discipline beat raw expansion.
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Company · China · HKEX:2020
Anta Sports
Anta is China's largest sportswear group — it out-sells rivals at home and owns FILA China plus Arc'teryx and Salomon, turning national-brand pride into a global portfolio.
Company · China · HKEX:2331
Li Ning
Li Ning is the face of 'guochao' — the national-pride streetwear wave that made Chinese consumers choose a homegrown label over Nike and Adidas.
Company · China · NYSE:BABA
Alibaba
Alibaba is China's commerce-and-entertainment backbone — Taobao and Tmall shopping habits fund Youku streaming and Alibaba Pictures, tying online spending to what China watches.
Company · China · NASDAQ:BILI
Bilibili
Bilibili is where China's Gen-Z lives online — anime, gaming, and creator culture, with a fandom so loyal it powers a wildly popular New Year gala.
Company · China · NASDAQ:IQ
iQIYI
iQIYI is the 'Netflix of China' — the subscription streamer whose original C-dramas, variety shows, and donghua set what a billion-plus viewers binge.
Company · China · HKEX:1024
Kuaishou
Kuaishou is China's number-two short-video platform, where livestream selling turned everyday creators into a shopping channel and rewired how goods get sold.
Company · China · NYSE:MNSO
Miniso
Miniso turned character-IP collabs and blind-box impulse buys into a global store network — Sanrio, Disney, and Chiikawa merch you didn't plan to buy, plus its own TOP TOY chain.
Company · China · HKEX:9999
NetEase
NetEase helps explain gaming, music streaming, and online entertainment habits in Chinese consumer culture.
Alibaba · Platforms · NYSE:BABA
The Grammys created an award for Asian pop. BTS said no.
Alibaba is China's commerce-and-entertainment backbone — Taobao and Tmall shopping habits fund Youku streaming and Alibaba Pictures, tying online spending to what China watches.